How does card scanning work?

You take a photo of the card and a recognition engine identifies it (set and collector number) to look up its live market price — instead of typing the name and comparing editions by hand.

Do I need a special app?

You use G.G. Gambit, which combines scanning, live multi-source prices and a marketplace in one platform, on web and mobile.

Does it work with cards in other languages?

Yes. Recognition identifies the card by its edition and number; it works for cards in different languages across Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana.

Does it recognize the exact edition?

That’s the point — to identify the correct set and collector number, because two cards with the same art can have very different prices depending on the edition.

What if the card isn’t recognized?

Improve the lighting, use a flat background, avoid glare on foil cards, and make sure the whole card is in frame, then scan again.

Guide · How-to

How to scan cards to see their price

Looking up a card's price by hand is slow and it's easy to pick the wrong edition. Scanning it with your camera is instant: the app identifies the exact card and shows its live market price.

Step by step

1
Take a photo of the card
Open G.G. Gambit and point the camera at the card, framing it fully in good light.
2
Let it recognize the card
The recognition engine identifies the exact set and collector number in seconds.
3
See the market price
You get the live price across several sources, with profit-aware buy/sell math.
4
Decide what to do
Save it to your inventory, or buy, sell or list it on the marketplace.

Why scanning beats looking it up by hand

Edition accuracy: it identifies the exact set and number, not a similar card from another edition.
Speed: seconds per card — ideal for reviewing a collection or a store's stock.
Several sources at once: the price blends references instead of a single site.

Tips for a clean scan

Good light, no shadows on the card.
A flat, single-color background.
Avoid direct glare on foil or sleeved cards.
Frame the whole card, straight and in focus.

Which games work

Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Disney Lorcana. Want to know what makes a card valuable in each game? See the per-game guides below.

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Frequently asked questions

How does card scanning work?: You take a photo of the card and a recognition engine identifies it (set and collector number) to look up its live market price — instead of typing the name and comparing editions by hand.
Do I need a special app?: You use G.G. Gambit, which combines scanning, live multi-source prices and a marketplace in one platform, on web and mobile.
Does it work with cards in other languages?: Yes. Recognition identifies the card by its edition and number; it works for cards in different languages across Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana.
Does it recognize the exact edition?: That’s the point — to identify the correct set and collector number, because two cards with the same art can have very different prices depending on the edition.
What if the card isn’t recognized?: Improve the lighting, use a flat background, avoid glare on foil cards, and make sure the whole card is in frame, then scan again.